chhatrapati shivaji terminus
states: [india]
category: cultural
year: 2004
location: City of Mumbai, Maharashtra State
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 18.9401222222, 72.8362027777
last visited: 2020
unesco id: 945
world heritage site: 945
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, is an iconic railway station renowned for its Victorian Gothic architecture blended with Indian influences. Designed by Frederick William Stevens and completed in 1888, it serves as a major transportation hub and a symbol of the country's colonial past. The structure features intricate stone carvings, pointed arches, and a grand central dome, making it a masterpiece of historical and architectural significance. Today, it stands as a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and engineering prowess.
